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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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